GigSmart, an online staffing company that connects businesses seeking labor with potential workers, has reported a 28 percent increase in average hourly pay to $21.97 since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Before the pandemic, average pay between January 1 and March 13 was $17.22 an hour
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a stressful time of unknowns for all of us. One of the most unfortunate outcomes of the entire thing has been the number of Americans who are experiencing cutbacks at work, whether it be reduced hours, furloughs, or layoffs.
The gig economy is on the rise and with it comes great flexibility that more entrepreneurs are opting for it every day. We asked entrepreneurs the impact this had and here are the insightful responses. #11 – More Flexibility from Rich Oakes, President of GigSmart.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth many challenges for nearly every type of business. Some are benefitting, experiencing surging demands for their products or services as a result of demand increasing for a particular industry while others have been left struggling to pick up the pieces, especially if they were deemed nonessential and forced to […]
GigSmart, a staffing solution for the gig economy, launched the Coronavirus Unemployment Resource Center to help Americans affected by the pandemic find information on unemployment insurance, financial aid, and healthcare benefits. The development comes after GigSmart launched in 2018, connecting over 170,000 users to local opportunities via a skills-based matching engine. As states transition from […]
In this article from GreenPal, read about 99+ side hustles, gigs, and apps that can help you make money during COVID-19. Hint, hint, GigSmart’s Get Gigs app is included. Whether you were temporarily laid off, your hours were cut, or you simply want to pick up some extra cash on the side… there are countless […]